Hail to shining Freyja, light of fair Asgard,amber-teared goddess who holds the hearts of men.Knowing one, canny one, you share with usyour might and your insight. Freyja, we feelyour hand guiding us through uncertain times;we see your face in sea and sky, we knowyour touch in wind and rain. Freyja, Vanadis,battle-wise woman, hostess of war-dead,wielder of magics both subtle and plain,granter of boons to those you favor,your courage and your wit inspire us.Golden Freyja, fast friend of lovers,yours is the first spark of any passion,the ember kept warm through long winters, fannedto flame anew each year in spring. Freyja,we thank you for gifts granted, for hearts filledand broken, for warm beds and warm bodies,for the pleasures that bind us together,that bring us to life. Hail to bright Freyja!